Tyson and Paris Fury's children's unusual names explained - and why four of them could change
Boxing champ Tyson Fury welcomed his seventh child into the world last year and stuck to a family tradition of powerful names by choosing the moniker Prince Rico for the new arrival.
The Gypsy King, who lost his highly-anticipated fight against Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night, has spent recent weeks training hard in San Francisco, but his heart is back home with his growing brood.
Tyson and his wife Paris, who have been together for 15 years, introduced their latest bundle of joy last September, and the little one joins his three older brothers in carrying the 'Prince' title. However, the four boys' names could change to 'King' if they 'earn it', Tyson has said previously.
In the 2020 ITV documentary 'Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King', Tyson shared why he and Paris chose to add the 'Prince' titles, saying: "I'm a King and they're Princes until they earn their rightful name."
Each of the Fury kids has a distinctive name to set them apart, with many of them reflecting themes of strength. Baby Rico's name, which has Mexican roots, translates to 'brave ruler' and could also be a tribute to Tyson's cousin Rico, whose life was tragically cut short in a knife attack in 2022.
Prince Adonis Amaziah, the youngest son, ties back to Greek mythology. His name, Adonis, is synonymous with the mortal who fell head over heels for the goddess Athena and implies someone who's quite handsome or even a ruler of sorts.
On the other hand, Amaziah reflects biblical connotations and translates to 'one who possesses the strength of God and is extraordinary. '.
Their older brother, Prince Tyson II, undeniably carries their father's mighty moniker. The name Tyson typically denotes a firebrand, encapsulating a fiery and assertive persona incredibly apt for the progeny of a heavyweight champion fighter.
The eldest sibling, Prince John James, sports the most classic names among them. John, a name rooted in biblical times, signifies being graced by God and embodies strength and responsibility - fitting for the firstborn son.
The second name, James, also has a biblical backstory and implies supplanter - one who will chart the future while safeguarding and protecting.
Tyson's eldest daughter is named 'Venezuela', with the geographic reference remaining unclear; however, this South American nation was originally named by an explorer from Spain. He reckoned the stilt houses there resembled Venice, so he dubbed the place Little Venice, or Veneziola.
The geographical theme was continued when their next daughter Valencia Amber arrived. As well as being a Spanish City, Valencia means strong or healthy while Amber is a coloured jewel which can also mean fierce.
Lastly, their third daughter Athena's name has obvious mythological connections. Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom, who personified warfare and craftwork and was whom the city of Athens was named after.
